Invest in our greatest national legacies.
With a diversity of awe-inspiring landscapes, one-of-a-kind wildlife habitats and endless recreation opportunities, America’s 640 million acres of public lands are a world-class wonder that undergird a $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy.
But as demand for recreation on our public lands grows each year, the funding provided by Congress for their upkeep is not enough to meet the need. If we don’t act fast, dedicated funding to repair crumbling park infrastructure and perform routine maintenance via the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) will expire this fall. We know that every dollar we spend on outdoor recreation infrastructure generates a $14 return, making it one of the most reliable drivers of economic development we have.
Fortunately, Sens. Daines (R-MT), King (I-ME), Cramer (R-ND) and Warner (D-VA) have reintroduced the bipartisan America the Beautiful Act, which would reauthorize funding for maintenance backlog and expand its budget by $11.2 billion over the next eight years—ensuring the continued protection of our public lands and waters, and access to them for ourselves and the generations of outdoor enthusiasts to come. Now, we just need your help to get it passed.